Ekali's debut album has been a long time coming and it's finally arrived. Culminating in twelve beautifully crafted tracks, A World Away is an emotionally cohesive collection. Unlike his 2018 Crystal Eyes EP, A World Away references Ekali's future trap beginnings and the sounds that first got him noticed as a distinctly unique producer. Reminiscent of his early remixes of … [Read more...]
Ekali Announces Debut Album Release Date + Shares “Hard to Say Goodbye” Music Video
In 2018, Ekali dropped his Crystal Eyes EP and then vowed that his next full-length release would be the release of his highly anticipated debut album. After months of teasing, we finally have an official release date. A World Away will be released on January 24th. We have heard four of the album's twelve tracks, including "Hard to Say Goodbye," Ekali's … [Read more...]
Flume, Madeon + Illenium Sweep Reddit EDM Best Of 2019 Awards
Reddit's annual voter-based Best Of 2019 Awards just dropped and their electronic selections are on point. RL Grime, NGHTMRE, and G Jones battled it out in the Trap category. Flume's superb 2019 comeback garnered him praise across the Future Bass category, while Madeon's Good Faith album secured him spots across the Dance Pop/Dancehall category. To no surprise, Illenium swept … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Top 50 Future Bass Songs Of The Decade
A few years after starting Run The Trap in 2012, we branched off with a new sub-section of our site, Too Future, which has been dedicated to highlighting the best that future bass has to offer. Hosting our prestigious guest mix series and weekly playlist, Too Future has seamlessly woven the growing genre of future bass into our brand. To celebrate the close of 2019, we've … [Read more...]
Travis Barker Remixes ILLENIUM’s “Good Things Fall Apart”
Ahead of his headline show at Los Angeles' STAPLES Center, ILLENIUM has shared Travis Barker's epic remix of his latest single "Good Things Fall Apart" with Jon Bellion. Out via Astralwerks, the legendary blink-182 drummer gives the track new energy by expanding the soundscape into a compelling EDM crossover with an incredible live percussion arrangement for the masses to … [Read more...]
Ubbi Dubbi Drops Phase 1 Lineup Featuring ILLENIUM, Adventure Club, Seven Lions + More
Following the wild success of its sold-out 2019 debut, Ubbi Dubbi Festival returns to Texas for its sophomore event in 2020. Packed with a star-studded phase 1 lineup, Disco Donnie Presents is ready to bring the Adventure Club, Camelphat, Green Velvet, Illenium, Kaskade, and Seven Lions to Globe Life Park in Dallas/Fort Worth on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th. … [Read more...]
The Chainsmokers Release Anticipated Third Studio Album World War Joy
The Chainsmokers have been gearing up for their third studio album all year long by releasing monthly singles. Including their previous collaborations with Illenium and Lennon Stella, Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and Bülow, and 5 Seconds Of Summer, World War Joy has finally arrived in full. Finished off with four shiny new tracks, World War Joy hosts The Chainsmokers' anticipated … [Read more...]
Illenium Honored As One Of Forbes’ 30 Under 30
Forbes' annual 30 Under 30 list has hosted some of the hottest young talents ranging across a variety of industries. For this year's music category, Forbes has chosen to honor Illenium. Illenium is the only electronic musician to be nominated under the music category. Other nominees include Tyler, The Creator, Lil Nas X, Normani, Lauv, and Jon Bellion. The 28-year-old … [Read more...]
